Universities & Research

University research operates on openness, and export controls are often read as a threat to that. In practice most university nuclear work proceeds normally; the value is in knowing which parts do not, and deciding that early rather than at publication.

Across regulatory boundaries

Research collaborations, foreign-national researchers, technical information, fundamental research, research security, sponsored projects, IT systems, and nuclear technology can create overlapping regulatory considerations.

How we help

We assess how the fundamental research exclusion applies to specific agreements, advise on publication and participation terms before they are signed, develop access and transfer procedures for foreign-national students and collaborators, and train faculty and research administrators to recognize the cases that need review.

Where export controls usually show up

Fundamental research exclusion analysis and its limits
Foreign-national graduate students and postdoctoral researchers
Research reactor operations and visitor access
Sponsored research with publication or participation restrictions
Equipment, software, and sample transfers to collaborators abroad

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You do not need to know which regulation applies before contacting us. Describe the project, collaboration, or decision in front of you. We analyze what applies, develop a workable strategy, and help you put the controls, documentation, and approvals in place.

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